Fresh flowers—whether picked directly from your yard or garden, or coming via a professional bouquet or arrangement—have a relatively short shelf life. No matter how clean you keep the water, or how ...

To dry flowers, first cut the stems and remove any unwanted leaves or wilted petals. Air-drying and pressing are the simplest methods, but they can take several weeks. Silica gel is the quickest ...

Picking up a fresh bouquet is the easiest way to spruce up your home (and boost your mood!)—but no matter the time of year, your beloved flowers and foliage will start to wither eventually. Instead of ...

Keep your garden's most beautiful blooms on display year-round. Whether it's the flowers growing in your cut garden or the ...

I would advise cutting fresh flowers when the buds have just opened and are starting to show some colour; this ensures you have a good vase life and get the most out of your cut flowers. Dried flowers ...

When the cold winds start blowing and frost nips at the garden, fresh blooms feel like a distant memory. But who says your ...

A bouquet of flowers can be the perfect way to brighten up your home during the winter months, but sadly unlike plants, they can not be kept alive long-term. However, there are some ways you can ...

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Below, find tutorials for different methods of drying flowers, whether you opt to use silica gel or press flowers with heavy books. Air-drying This popular drying technique involves hanging flowers ...